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FM05 VSF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,483 mi
Last recorded135,483 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 VSF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 135,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play replace ASAP (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 135,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play replace ASAP (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault diagnosed cleared (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 128,945 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 128,945 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 123,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexies (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 123,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexies (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 116,798 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 116,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 109,539 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,046 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 103,041 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 98,357 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 93,276 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 84,557 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,174 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 72,158 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 72,158 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 61,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 61,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,705 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 46,505 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 46,503 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,970 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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FM05 VSF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM05 VSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM05 VSF registered?

FM05 VSF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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